The new European Parliament hasn’t only tilted right-wing, it’s also even more male-dominated.
July 26, 2024
Number of women in Rwanda’s lower house of parliament rises to 63.8%
Up to 63.8 percent of the 80 members of the newly elected Rwandan Chamber of Deputies, the lower house, are women, a list from the National Electoral Commission (NEC) has shown.
Need to Hear from a Woman Democracy Leader? Try RepresentWomen’s Directory for Political Experts
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July 26, 2024
Need to Hear from a Woman Democracy Leader? Try RepresentWomen’s Directory for Political Experts
There are too many accomplished women in the democracy reform movement whose voices go unheard—which perpetuates misrepresentation in U.S.
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There are too many accomplished women in the democracy reform movement whose voices go unheard—which perpetuates misrepresentation in U.S.
The matai system and women in politics
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July 26, 2024
The matai system and women in politics
The Speaker of the House Papalii Lio Masipau made a bold statement about why he thinks gender inequality exists in politics. He views the matai system and customs as prohibiting women from traditional governance impacting their chances to run for office.
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The Speaker of the House Papalii Lio Masipau made a bold statement about why he thinks gender inequality exists in politics. He views the matai system and customs as prohibiting women from traditional governance impacting their chances to run for office.
Gender Bills: Crucial for women empowerment
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July 25, 2024
Gender Bills: Crucial for women empowerment
The underrepresentation of Nigerian women in governance and politics has been a longstanding issue in political discourse.
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The underrepresentation of Nigerian women in governance and politics has been a longstanding issue in political discourse.
July 25, 2024
SADC amplifies role of women in peace processes
In a significant step towards gender inclusivity in peace processes, southern Africa continues to acknowledge the crucial role women play in conflict prevention and resolution.
July 25, 2024
The two women who could save South Africa’s economy
Transport Minister Barbara Creecy and Transnet CEO Michelle Phillips will be critical in changing the direction of South Africa’s economy.
July 25, 2024
The ballot is men only. But Venezuelan politics are now led by women
After the double blocking of the unitary candidates in March—first of María Corina Machado and then professor Corina Yoris—the initially provisional candidacy of Edmundo González, who is currently leading the polls, was accepted by the National Electoral Council.
Powerful women tend to be called by their first name. It's not an accident
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July 25, 2024
Powerful women tend to be called by their first name. It's not an accident
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to University of Houston's Mirya Holman about why women in political leadership tend to be referred to by their first names more often than their male counterparts.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks to University of Houston's Mirya Holman about why women in political leadership tend to be referred to by their first names more often than their male counterparts.
Race, gender and politics: Is the United States ready for a Black woman president?
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July 25, 2024
Race, gender and politics: Is the United States ready for a Black woman president?
Shirley Chisholm, a Democratic congresswoman, was the first African American woman to run for president of the United States.
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Shirley Chisholm, a Democratic congresswoman, was the first African American woman to run for president of the United States.